There’s nothing more exciting than awaiting the birth of a child. A new family has many hopes and dreams for this newest member of the family. In many cases everything goes smooth and uneventful. But in other cases, birthing complications lead to injuries.

Shoulder dystocia is an obstetrical complication that occurs during the delivery process when one or both of the baby’s shoulders become stuck after the baby's head has delivered. If not properly managed by the delivery attendant devastating lifetime injuries can occur, including hypoxic brain injury, cerebral palsy and brachial plexus palsies.

Brachial plexus palsies, commonly referred to as Erbs Palsy, are among the most common complications of shoulder dystocia. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that conducts electrical signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm and hand. If a shoulder dystocia is not properly managed these nerves can be permanently injured resulting in severe permanent neurologic injury and disability including a limp or paralyzed arm, lack of muscle control in the arm, hand or wrist and a lack of feeling or sensation in the arm or hand.

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